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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - 7D

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - 7D en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "flamboyance", "hold the floor", "gleaming", etc.

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unconventional
unconventional
[Adjetivo]

not following established customs or norms

poco convencional, heterodoxo

poco convencional, heterodoxo

Ex: His unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .Sus elecciones de vida **poco convencionales** a menudo llevaban a conversaciones interesantes en reuniones sociales.
swishy
swishy
[Adjetivo]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

susurrante, crujiente

susurrante, crujiente

Ex: She loved the soughing noise of the silk fabric as she moved.A ella le encantaba el sonido **susurrante** de la tela de seda cuando se movía.
gleaming
gleaming
[Adjetivo]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

reluciente, brillante

reluciente, brillante

Ex: The freshly waxed floors were gleaming, making the room appear larger and brighter.Los suelos recién encerados **relucían**, haciendo que la habitación pareciera más grande y brillante.
haphazard
haphazard
[Adjetivo]

with no particular order and planning

al azar

al azar

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.El jardín parecía **desordenado**, con flores y malezas creciendo salvajemente.
flamboyance
flamboyance
[Sustantivo]

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

flamboyancia, extravagancia

flamboyancia, extravagancia

Ex: The artist 's flamboyance was evident in every piece of his work .La **extravagancia** del artista era evidente en cada una de sus obras.
asymmetry
asymmetry
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Estudiar **la asimetría** ayuda a comprender cómo las formas difieren de ser perfectamente simétricas.
multifaceted
multifaceted
[Adjetivo]

having many different aspects or features

multifacético, poliédrico

multifacético, poliédrico

Ex: The city is known for its multifaceted culture , blending traditions from around the world .La ciudad es conocida por su cultura **multifacética**, que combina tradiciones de todo el mundo.
underachiever
underachiever
[Sustantivo]

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

de bajo rendimiento, estudiante con dificultades

de bajo rendimiento, estudiante con dificultades

Ex: Her grades made her appear as an underachiever, but she was improving .Sus calificaciones la hacían parecer una **de bajo rendimiento**, pero estaba mejorando.
postwar
postwar
[Adjetivo]

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

posguerra, de posguerra

posguerra, de posguerra

Ex: Many cities underwent major reconstruction during the postwar years .Muchas ciudades sufrieron una importante reconstrucción durante los años **de posguerra**.
democratic
democratic
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democrático

democrático

Ex: The democratic system fosters civic engagement and encourages active participation in public affairs .El sistema **democrático** fomenta el compromiso cívico y alienta la participación activa en los asuntos públicos.
subway
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Hay asientos designados para pasajeros mayores y embarazadas en el **metro**.
backdrop
backdrop
[Sustantivo]

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

telón de fondo

telón de fondo

Ex: The backdrop added depth and dimension to the stage , enhancing the overall visual impact of the production .El **telón de fondo** añadió profundidad y dimensión al escenario, mejorando el impacto visual general de la producción.
to predate
to predate
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder, antedatar

preceder, antedatar

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.Las primeras formas de moneda **preceden** a los sistemas monetarios modernos.
monorail
monorail
[Sustantivo]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorraíl, monorriel

monorraíl, monorriel

Ex: Engineers praised the monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .Los ingenieros elogiaron el **monorriel** por su huella mínima y diseño respetuoso con el medio ambiente en comparación con los sistemas ferroviarios tradicionales.
through the back door

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: The team won the championship by recruiting talented players through the back door, bypassing official tryouts.
glass ceiling
glass ceiling
[Sustantivo]

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

techo de cristal, barrera invisible

techo de cristal, barrera invisible

Ex: In the past , women and minorities encountered significant barriers due to the glass ceiling, hindering their professional growth and advancement .En el pasado, las mujeres y las minorías encontraron barreras significativas debido al **techo de cristal**, lo que obstaculizó su crecimiento profesional y avance.
to [drive] {sb} up the wall

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling's habit of playing loud music late at night was driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep.
to [hit] the (roof|ceiling)

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: I am worried that she will hit the ceiling when she learns about the surprise party we planned for her.
a window (to|into|on|onto) the world

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

Ex: Traveling is like having a window to the world; you learn so much about different cultures and ways of life.
to [go] out the (of|) window

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Ex: In the excitement of the moment, their careful planning for the event went out the window.
to [hold] the floor

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.
to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

dar una paliza a alguien

dar una paliza a alguien

Ex: The reigning champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the tennis match.
to [take] the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: During the salsa class, participants were encouraged to take the floor and practice their moves.
to [bring] the house down

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

Ex: Her heartfelt acceptance speech brought the house down.
on the house

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

[put|get|set] {one's} house in order

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

Ex: The recent college graduate realized she needed to set her house in order before taking on a challenging new job - that meant creating budgets, meal plans, and schedules to get organized and prepared.
like a house on fire

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The team played with such energy and coordination that they dominated the match, winning like a house on fire.
to [lay|provide] the [foundation] for {sth}

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

Ex: What is stressed rather is that the same phenomenon provides the foundation for both historical tendencies.
to go around

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

ser suficiente, estar disponible

ser suficiente, estar disponible

Ex: We have plenty of food to go around for all the guests at the party .Tenemos mucha comida para **dar la vuelta** a todos los invitados en la fiesta.
to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

Ex: With the unexpected drop in demand, the value of the collectibles market went through the floor, leaving many investors in a precarious position.
in on the ground floor

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: If you want to influence the direction of the project, make sure to be in on the ground floor to contribute your ideas from the beginning.
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